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Reviews:
Kings of Thrash – Warrendale, PA – 2/28/2023
Jergel's in Warrendale, PA opened its doors to thrash metal fans representing a wide-span of ages to catch the union of former Megadeth members Jeff Young on guitar and David Ellefson on bass with their new band Kings of Thrash, which features Chaz Leon on...
The Winery Dogs – Greensburg, PA – 2/15/2023
On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, The Winery Dogs kicked off their 202III Tour in support of their appropriately named new album III at The Palace Theater in Greensburg, PA. Following a seven-year break from the studio, the album which was released earlier this month...
Rokisland Festival – Day 4 – Saturday – 1/21/23
The final day of Rokisland festival began with a rained out VIP event on Sunset Pier, similar to the Friday jam hosted by the Bulletboys. Tesla's Frank Hannon and members of Eric Martin band were in check, but the weather had other plans as the Bulletboys were set to...
Interviews:
Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater Interview
Jordan Rudess was first united with Dream Theater when Kevin Moore left the band several years ago. In fact, Moore had given the band his name as a possible replacement, since he respected him as a fellow keyboard player. That year all the other members of Dream...
Paul O’Neill and Chris Caffery Discuss TSO and Savatage in 1999 Interview
After the instrumental "Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24)" from Savatage's rock opera "Dead Winter Dead" was received surprisingly well by radio across the country during the holidays following its 1995 release, Savatage was approached to release a Christmas album. But...
News:
ALICE COOPER ANNOUNCES SPRING 2023 TOUR DATES FEATURING ALL NEW “TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT” SHOW
Alice Cooper is headed back on the road this Spring. After a successful and busy 2022 that saw him traverse North America and make a triumphant return to Europe, he is once again embarking on a U.S. run, bringing with him an all-new stage show he's calling "Too Close...
ROCKNPOD 2023 EXPO TO BE HELD MARCH 17 – 19 IN NASHVILLE, TN
The ultimate meeting place for music podcasters, fans, artists, and vendors, ROCKNPOD 2023 Weekend will feature the annual ROCKNPOD Expo which takes place Saturday, March 18th at the Nashville Fairgrounds. Now in its sixth year, ROCKNPOD Expo will feature celebrity...
TWISTED SISTER, LOU GRAMM, CHRIS IMPELLITTERI, and RAVEN TO BE INDUCTED INTO METAL HALL OF FAME
The Metal Hall of Fame today announced the induction of 4 Hard Rock and Heavy Metal legends into the Metal Hall of Fame: Twisted Sister, Lou Gramm, Chris Impellitteri, and Raven. Celebrated guitarist Steve Vai (Whitesnake /David Lee Roth) and legendary drummer Mike...
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